RULES:
The Event will be run in accordance with:
· F.E.I Statutes, 23rd Edition, 29th Apr 2014
· F.E.I General Regulations, 23rd Edition, (updated 16th Jan 2014)
· F.E.I Veterinary Regulations, 13th Edition, 1st Jan 2014
· F.E.I Rules for Eventing, 24th Edition, 1st January 2014
Memorandum - 7th Edition 2004
2013 Eventing Ranking Rules (updated 20th Feb 2014)
This event is run under current national rules and FEI rules and all
subsequent corrections and modifications as published by the FEI and the EA with their provisions taking precedence.
An arbitration procedure is provided for in the FEI “Statutes” and “General Regulations” referred to above. In accordance with this procedure, any appeal against a decision rendered by the FEI or its official bodies is to be settled exclusively by the court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland.
DRUGS AND SWABBING:
Random swabbing will take place at this event. The Ground Jury may at any time order the testing of any horse in accordance with the articles of the FEI Veterinary Regulations
CONDITIONS WHICH APPLY TO ALL CLASSES
1. LIABILITY
Equestrian Australia, Vic Branch Incorporated or the Camperdown Horse Trials Inc. committee does not accept liability for any accidents, damage, injury or illness to horses, grooms, riders, spectators or any other persons or property whatsoever.
2. INSURANCES
All owners and competitors are personally responsible for damages to third parties caused by themselves, their employees, their agents, or their horses. They are strongly advised to take-out third-party insurance providing full coverage for participation in equestrian events at home and abroad, and to keep the policy up to date.
3. SPONSOR ADVERTISING
Competitors are authorised to carry the logo of their personal sponsor on the saddle cloth in accordance with Art. 541.
4. QUALIFICATIONS
As per current FEI and National Rules. Refer www.fei.org and www.equestrianaustralia.com.au
5. FEI REGISTRATION
All Riders and Horses participating in any International Eventing competition must be registered with the FEI (Art 511.1 and 511.2). Registration has an annual renewal requirement. For more information, refer www.fei.org
HORSE PASSPORTS
FEI PASSSPORTS/EA ID DOCUMENTS & EA REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES relevant to the classes must be presented at the arrival and ID examination which immediately precedes the first Horse Inspection.
6. ENTRIES
(a) Competitors riding more than one horse, shall have the starting order of their two horses determined by the draw. They will always be placed at the beginning and end of the time schedule.
(b) A substitute horse or horses may be nominated at the time of entry, which will only be allowed to compete in the case of veterinary certified injury or illness to the original nominated horse/horses.
(c) All entries must be online via WWW.NOMINATE.COM.AU , with all details completed including Commentator Details. Dressage times CCI4*S, CCI3*S, and CCN1*S, EvA95 & EvA80 will be available at www.nominate.com.au when the draw has been completed, CCI3*L an CCI2*L will be available once Trot Up has been completed.
(d) Closing Date of Entries: 24/11/2022.
(e) NO ENTRY will be accepted without the correct fees.
A compulsory $25.00 Eventing Levy per entry (with no maximum per rider) is payable on entry to assist with providing adequate Medical Coverage for this event and ongoing improvements to our sport.
7. DECLARATIONS AND WITHDRAWALS
If withdrawing before closing date, there will be a $25 admin fee withheld.
Presentation of a horse and subsequently passed fit, at the First Horse Inspection, will be taken as their declaration to compete. Any horse not submitted at the proper time may not be allowed to start. Please refer to http://www.equestrian.org.au/sites/default/files/Eventing_Australia_Refund_Policy_2018_0.pdf All competitors must notify the Entry Secretary, Teresa Matthews - camperdownhorsetrials@hotamail.com NO REFUNDS AFTER CLOSING DATE.
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8. RIDING HELMETS and PPE (COMPULSORY CROSS COUNTRY BODY PROTECTORS)
Riders must always wear approved riding helmets on venue, including Dressage phase of competition. Helmets according to Rules at the date of the competition. Helmets must be Tagged and there will be an opportunity to have your helmets tagged by Teresa Matthews (Event Secretary) Thursday or Friday morning at the Green Shed.
RIDERS, PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE AN ON-THE-SPOT INSPECTION OF YOUR CROSS-COUNTRY BODY PROTECTOR
NB. If Riders are found to have no helmet tag or no sensory whiskers on their horse/pony then a Warning Card will be issued by Officials.
9. GENERAL CONDITIONS
(a) The Organising Committee reserves the right to restrict the total number of entries in each class.
(b) FEI Passports will be collected at ID & Arrival
(c) An identification number will be issued with the Draw, and must be worn at ALL times when the horse/horses leave stables/yards.
(d) Any rider wishing to compete is advised to obtain the applicable FEI and EA Rule Books.
(e) The Committee Reserves the right to conduct a ballot at its discretion.
(f) Dogs to be kept on leads at all times.
(g) ABSOLUTELY NO competitor vehicles , bikes OR HORSES allowed on the Cricket Oval No 1, Camperdown Golf Course, Bowling Greens, Tennis Courts and Private Property.
(h) Please respect this very beautiful Sporting Complex and surrounding land and property at all times.
(i) Non-competitive horse are not permitted on the venue.
10. ORDER OF STARTING
The order of starting for the Dressage will be posted after the completion of the First Horse Inspection. Starting times for the Cross-Country Phase will be available after the completion of the Dressage. Order of show jumping will be posted as soon as possible after the Second Horse Inspection. Horses will jump in reverse order of position.
11. OBJECTIONS
Objections must be made in writing, signed by the authorised person making the objection, and presented personally to the President of the Ground Jury, together with any supporting evidence and witnesses and a cash deposit of Aust $150.00. General Regulations.
12. EXERCISING OF HORSES
Competitors may exercise in the areas designated. Competitors may not ride on, over or near any part of the course, nor enter the dressage arena, under penalty of elimination. From the time of issue, competition numbers must be always worn while horses are being exercised, whether ridden or led. Horses are not permitted on the Number 1 cricket oval under any circumstances. No horses to be ridden or lead beyond the main venue entrance. Absolutely NO horses on the Golf Course.
13. STABLING/YARDS
* Due to environmental concerns regarding our venue, all straw and manure MUST be removed and disposed in the skip/areas provided. This is a condition of entry.
* All FEI horses are not permitted to leave the venue after the first horse inspection until after the completion of the event
* Yards are available at the venue at a cost of $30 per yard for the duration of the event
* Portable STEEL yards $20 for the duration of the event are permitted and will be in an allocated area. i.e., left of the venue main entrance and be away from the boundary permanent fence by one metre.
* STRICTLY NO ELECTRIC TAPE yards. Do not attach portable yards to the boundary fence.
* Non FEI competitors who have not been allocated yards please ring Ian Morton at South West Equestrian Centre 0413713202 to make own arrangements.
14. FODDER AND BEDDING
Fodder shall be the responsibility of the competitor. The following company is in Terang and has a large range of hay, straw, and hard feed. Fodder, Hay and Straw can be ordered and prepaid directly to Terang Co-op and delivery can be arranged for delivery by end of business day on the Thursday
ORDERS TO BE IN TO TERANG AND DISTRICT COOP Ph: (03) 5592 1555; Rural Store Option 4 BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS 6TH DECEMBER 2022 FOR DELIVERY ON Thursday 8TH DECEMBER pm.
Terang Co-op 30-38 High Street, Terang 3260 (Ph 55921155 option 4 ) Open for business Monday to Saturday midday and can deliver to Camperdown. (Hay and Straw are available plus hard feed).
ICE - $5 order online when doing entries
Ice will be available on Saturday @ $5.00 per bag. Please pre order your ice, only a small amount of ice will be available to those who do not order with their entries, you may miss out if you do not pre order. Can be collected from the Green Shed
15. PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE - this is a guide only, dependant on numbers this timetable will be altered accordingly
CCI3*L, CCI3*S, CCI2*L, CCN1*S, EvA95 and EvA80
Thursday Arrival and ID - Trot Up for FEI Classes
Friday Dressage (All Dressage) and EvA80 Show jumping
and Compulsory Riders meeting, 6.30pm at the Green Shed.
Saturday Cross Country all levels and balance of National CCN1*S and EvA 95 Showjumping
Sunday – FEI Show jumping CCI3*, CCI3*S and CCI2*S
16. People on Ponies - You can enter the EvA80 class by nominating that you are a POP and pay an extra $10 in your entry fee to be able to compete for the Best Performed Pony in the EvA80 class. Prize will be an inscribed rug and $100. A photo of the winning pony and rider will be sent to the POP committee. NB. If there is a complaint in regards to a pony’s height, we suggest the OC asks for a formal protest be submitted along with fee of $150 ( forms available on fei website) . If a protest is lodged and the rider/owner is unable to provide proof of height they will forfeit the prize.
17. COMMITTEE’S RIGHTS
The Organising Committee reserves the right to: -
(a) Accept any entry.
(b) Modify the conditions or to cancel the event
(c) Alter the advertised timetable
(d) Refuse entry with or without stating reasons in any case.
(e) Limit the number of entries in any class.
(f) Ballot any entry from the event.
18. CAMPING
Camping is permitted. No power is available but there are showers and toilets. Space will be limited so competitors must park as instructed. Additional showers can be found at the Caravan Park on top of the hill and can be used for a small fee. Fires are not to be lit in the open under any circumstances. This is CFA legal requirement.
19. FACILITY FEE
A compulsory facility fee of $35 applies to each competitor.
20. ACCOMMODATION
* The Mill, 3-5 Curdie Street, Camperdown (luxury) 03 55931637
* Timboon House, (B & B) 320 Old Geelong Road, Camperdown 03 55931003
* Lake Purrumbete Cottages, Purrumbete Est Road, C’Down 0419591660
* Commercial Hotel, 115 Manifold Street, Camperdown 03 5593 1187
* Cascade Motel, 311 Manifold Street, Camperdown 03 55 931144
* Manifold Motor Inn, 295 Manifold Street Camperdown 03 55932666
* Amble Inn Motor Inn, 71 Manifold Street Camperdown 03 55931646
* Camperdown Caravan Park, Park Road, Camperdown 03 55931253
* Lake Purrumbete Caravan Park, Purrumbete Est Rd, C’Down 03 55945377
CODE OF CONDUCT
1. In all equestrian sports the welfare of the horse must be considered paramount.
2. FEI and EA establish adequate controls in order that all persons and bodies under their jurisdiction respect the welfare of the horse.
3. FEI and EA Rules and Regulations in equestrian sport regarding the health and welfare of the horse must be always adhered to. Competition Rules and Regulations shall be continually reviews to ensure such welfare.
PRIZES - NOT CONFIRMED FOR 2022
Trophy Rug for 1st Place in each class Rider to be in Competion clothes
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th - Prizes and/or Money dependant on sponsorship
Rosettes to 8th place,
OTT Rug/$500 Prize Money divided between the winners of each class, where there is multiple classes ie., EvA80 then it is the best performed overall.
POP EvA80 class only Inscribed Rug and $100 prize money.
COURSE SPECIFICATIONS
as per current FEI Eventing and National Eventing Rules